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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
THE FIRST STEP FOR SIX YEARS.
. A Marvellous, II not Miraculous Cure.

Many of our rerders will remember the injury Of the
daughter Of Mr. w. H. Turner OF BeIi~.. --ar Mont
pelier some six years ago. The accident CAUSED de-
ormity Of the spine and total loss Of sensation ana pow
er in the lower exremites, Doctors from far and
had exhausted their skill and abandoned the case as ut
tery hopeless child Of fourteen doomed be Grip.
with the hope that Dr. Cage Of a6 West Thirty first
street, New York, the author Of so many wonderful
cures in this section might reach her case At one Of
his visits to Montpelier few months ago, Mrs. Tur-
ner consulted him and received encouragement The
patient could not be carried Montpelier so AFTER
fully co,s,derng the case, the Doctor locided pre-
scribe without seeing her. His direct Ms have been
.,e sH es;nsS from the first. The nssuf. seelins
soon returned to her limbs and she now walk with
but little assistance, and her parents naturally
joyed the prospect Of complete restoration. Why
Dr. Gage should have such remarkable success. even
without seeing the patient mystery, to say the least
We have no theory to advance but simply give the
plain facts and leave readers to draw their in
ferences.-( Montpelier Watchman.
We published the above several months ago. The
case was then exciting so muchnterest, and so many
conectures to the possibility Of after the pa
tient had been helpless many years. We now have
the pleasure Of publishing the following from Miss
Turner:
The notice in the Watchman several months ago in
letters Of inquiry know il still remain WE'LL that
desire to make brief Of my former and pres
condition. When eight years Of age was so njur-
ed BY an accident that I became helpess-unable to
walk for seven years. We had made many trials that
we had almost given up in despair. was unable to be
carried Dr. Gage, my mother consulted HIM IN re-
gard my case and he sent me remedies without see
ing me- commenced to gain at once, and while tax
ing the third course gained rapidly that fourth was
not necessary / can now walk mile without any dn-
fculty, and L necessary could work all day Words
cannot express my gratitude DR.. Gage for rescuing
me from life Of misery and helpessness.
Very truly yours,
(Missl L. OLA TURNER.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Agricultural News.

Agricultural News.
There is a steady decline of French
vineyards owing to the increase of phyl-
loxera
1t is claimed that Orchard Hill, Ga,
has the largest peach orchard III the
world. 1t comprises 100 acres and con-
tains 1900 trees. .'..
Many Of the Texas peach growers adj
NIT serious injury to the peach crops by
late frosts.
The New York dairy and cattle show,
May lola, offers $4,000 in premiums
for Ayrshircs, Guernseys, Holstcins and
Jerseys, $3.50 herd prize each breed and
liberal class prizes.
The banana crop promises to be u
flourshing California industry.
Reports from the winter wheat growing
states are still generally favorable.
The California raisin industry is only
about ten years old, yet it has already
progressed so far that the Spanish packers
are seriously alarmed.
The cost of refrigerated beef received in
England from this country by the carcass
is from one and half to two cents per
pound less than beef from the United
States slaughtered in Great Britain.
Indications point to much damage done
to the fruit and vegetable crops in the
south by the late frosts:
According to statistics recently pub
lished by the superintendent of agriculture
at Washington, in New York state three
tenths of the farms are mortgaged and
one in twenty of the farm proprietors are
hopelessly in debt. Mortgages run to
neighborhg farmers and merchants and
to insurance agents and trust companies.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Common Sense in House Building.

In planning house do not think of the
exterior at first, but agree on the size OF
each needed room, and arrange those of
the main floor on sheet of paper, drawn
to scale, so that they are most convent
emily clustered. Shift them about as you
do the castles on chess board until they
group well. Put the porch with the main
door on the east or south side, also the
living room. Place the dining room to the
north or west and the parlor facing the
road. Add the kitchen on the north or
west if possible, and next to the dining
room. Put the stairs where you can
reach them conveniently from the living
room. Then consider the position Of the
needed chimneys. Not until all this has
been well laid out do you consider the ex-
terror. The fact is you build house to
live in it. If the interior is we'll planned
the outside will take care of itself. In
architecture, as well as elsewhere, the
natural is the beautiful.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
COlOring Butter.

Much of the gilt edged, high priced but.
ter from leading creameries is colored in
the churn. Various kinds of butter color
ing are used. These are, for the most
part, prepared from annatto, vegetable
substance that is quite harmless, and,
while imparting golden hue to the but
ter, does not in the least affect it's flavor.
There remains, Of course, with many a
preference for butter that owes it's rich
color to the food partaken of by the cow.
But cows refuse at some seasons Of the
year, even with the most judicious addi-
ton of carrots, corn meal, etc., to their
rations, to produce the uniformly high
color demanded by the trade.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Marker for Checking Ground.

The annexed illustration shows what
The American Agriculturist claims to be
an excellent marker for checking corn
ground. The runners are of hard wood
plank, 2x6 inches and feet long. They
are usually placed feet 10 inches apart.
The cross pieces, of 2x4 inch stuff, are
laid on top of the runners and fastened in
place with square pieces; or, better, are
let into the runners. Pieces of 2x4 insh
stuff run diagonally from the rear corners
and meet in front, forming bases of at
tachment for the pole tongue. Bows of
pieces of hoop pole are fastened in these,
through which the rear end of the tongue
passes.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20


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Mrs.
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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20

SUBMARINE LIGHTS FOR TORPEDO BOATS.
Tho accompanying cut illustrates method
proposed by Mr.. 3. F. De Cells, Of Los An
gelcs. CAL, and described by The Scientific
American, by means Of which vessel may
DO warned Of tho approach Of submarine
torpedo. Briefly, this plan consists in pro-
viding tho hull with series Of bulls eyes
below tho woter line, through which pow
erful light may DO thrown to illuminate the
surrounding water. Alongside Of each bulls
eye is glass covered opening, through which
close watch of tho water may be main
tanned. and the approach Of a torpedo noted.
Commenting upon the probable effectiveness
Of this method. Mr.. Cells says: "Is there
anything to prevent 1t (the ironclad) from
exploding the torpedo or torpedo boat by
means of dirigible torpedo before it comes
within the proper distance to do the harms
This device can be applied at very small cost
to any vessel"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
The Value Of VulcabestOn.

A new article, composed mainly of asbestos
and india rubber, termed vulcabeston, forms
a substance of the toughness of horn, al
though it can be made of any degree of fiexi-
biity It is a nonconductor of electricity,
and stands the severest test of acids, steam,
gases, ETC. From its quality Of permanently
resisting heat, which has been so long known
as the characteristic feature of asbestos, it
has been adopted by the United States gov
eminent for use around steam engines.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Lock Out for Cooling Moths.

The codling moth or apple worm may
be prevented at a nominal expense, and
much fruit saved, by spraying the trees
with Paris green. Apply the poison at
the rate of about one ounce to every three
gallons OF water. Spray the trees twice,
early in the spring as soon as the fruit has
set and again before the growing apple
turns downward on the stem.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Curious Fact About Earthquakes.


Some of the most severe earthquakes on
record, it appears, have taken place during
the month Of February. At Lisbon, Feb. 26,
1881, 1900 houses were destroyed by an
earthquake, and $4,000 persons buried in the
ruins Feb. 2, 1908, an earthquake at Aquila,
Italy, destroyed 5000 lives. Feb. 5, 1888, a
terrible earthquake took place in Italy and
Sicily, destroying thousands Of lives and
overthrowing Messina and other towns. On
Feb. 4, 1877, an earthquake destroyed the
whole country between Santa Fe and
Panama, including Cusco and Quito; and it
is estimated that on this occasion 10000 peo-
pie were buried in one second. On Feb. 20,
1885, an earthquake in Chill, besides effecting
an immense amount Of other damage, almost
destroyed the city Of Conception, knocking
down the cathedral and most of the public
buildings.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Good Night.

Good night, pretty Sun, good night;
I've watched your purple and golden light
While you are sinking away.
And some one has just been telling me
You're making, over the shining sea,
Another beautiful day;
That, just at the time am going to sleep,
The children there are taking peep
At your face-beginning to say,
''Good morning. just when say good night
Now, beautiful Sun, if they've told me right,
I wish you'd say good morning for me
To all the little ones over the sea.
St. Nicholas
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
FARM AND GARDEN.
HOW TO MAKE A MARKER FOR
CHECKING GROUND.

An Excellent Fertilizer for Garden Crops.
How nuttsr IL Colored - Watering
REPRESENTATIVES, Of Potatoes That Have
Proven Generally Acceptable. tr,I
Among che early varieties OF potatoes
that nave proven generally acceptable
none stood higher In esteem than the
Beauty Of Hebron. 1t Is recommended
by all our leading. seedsmep as an excel
lent variety for either market growers or
private gardeners. n is not only early
and productive, but being good keeper
may also be employed for the main crop.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
EMPIRE STATE.

In shape it resembles the Beauty Of
Hebron, but is somewhat more oblong.
The flesh is white and floury, skin white
and smooth, eyes shallow but strong, sim
gle eye being fully sufficient for a hill The
vines grow rank and vigorous; the roots
are strong and extend deeply into the soil,
although the tubers lie compactly in the
hill at the proper depth. Its strong pene-
trating roots cause Empire State to stand
drought exceedingly well. It is medium
late
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
The Human Hair,

The human hair varies in thickness from
1850 to l-6O0 Of an inch. Blonde hair is the
finest and red hair the coarsest A German
investigator finds that in four heads Of hair
of equal weight, the red one contains about
$4,000 hairs, the black 100000, the brown
90 ,OC0 and the blonde 10000.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Transparency of Molten Iron.

A correspondent of The Chemical News
says: "Some days ago was present when
casting was made, involving the pouring of
several tons of molten cast iron. / he stream
was very regular, and resembled great
waterfall. 1t was possible to see objects
through the molten metal, which appeared to
be of yellowish color, but tolerably trans
parent Two gentlemen who We're present
were also convinced of the transparency Of
the metal"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Sanitary Property of Cancels Hair.

Professor jaeger, of sanitary clothing fame,
is credited with claiming that the odor of
camel's hair, which is SO distinguishable, has
most beneficial use. He asserts that it pro-
duces sleep in persons suffering from insom-
MIA. and he advises them to sleep on pillows
covered with cancels hair and stuffed with
hair
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one th1nE has CauStu SuCh
general revival of trade at
"a H. G. DAY's Drug Store.
as their giving away to their customers so
many bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article from
the fact that it always cures and never dis
appoints. Coughs. colds. asthma, brOnchit-
is. Group and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before buy
ing by getting trial bottle free, large size
81. Every bottle warranted.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20

y n m can live At home, and make more money al
VII work for us, than at anything else in thi:
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nothing send US your address and find out; il you
wise YOU will do so at once. R. HALLErr & Co., Port
and Maine.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Worth Ten Dollars

to any family. is DIR. Kaufmann's book on
diseases; finely illustrated plates from life;
don't be humbugged, but cure yourself.
Send three 2 cent stamps for postage to A.
p. Ordway 4 Co., Boston, Mass, and re-
ceive copy free.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20

Professor Horsley has within year oper-
ated upon thirteen patients, in ten cases re-
moving portions Of the brain and in three
cases portions of the skull In these expert
ments, he tells the Royal society, he used
precisely the same anesthetics and antisep-
tics as he had employed in his experiments
upon the brains of monkeys, and in no case
had the patient complained Of any pain being
caused by the operation.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
An Ocean Race Of 5000 Miles.

NEW YORK, May 9.-The half clipper
ship Seminole of Sutton's California
Dispatch line and the clipper Charmer of
the New York and California line will race
from this port around Cape Horn to San
Francisco, starting Tuesday. Several
thousand dollars have been wagered on the
race. Both vessels have fast records. The
distance is 5000 miles.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Shoes for Evening Wear.

Very low cut shoes win be again preferred
for evening wear. These low cut shoes are
made either Of black or the color Of the dress.
A high stiff bow, edged with beads, is worn
OH the front Of the shoe, tho top Of the bow
standing up against the instefo of tho foot.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20

Thomas A. Edison, who has returned
from Florida, says that he made expert
ments while south which convince him that
telegraphing through water without the aid
OF wire will ultimately be made possible.
SO that, for instance. ships several miles
apart at sea may communicate with one an.
other.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20

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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20

''ClOse the door gently,
And bride the BREATH
I've one OF my headaches
I'm sick unto DEATH"
''Take 'Purgative Pellets
They're pleasant md sure;
I've some In my pocket
I'll warrant TO cure"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets"
are both preventive and curative.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
The Highest Steeples,

.s,4 The Highest steeples.
The highest steeples in the world are those
on tho Cologne cathedral, and are 5ll feet
high. This cathedral Is the largest piece Of
Gothic architecture in the world.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Diamond Tests.

A genuine diamond may be heated to q
white heat in an air tight retort without the
slightest injury. There are other tests, such
as the application Of strong acids. Many
crystals will mark glass, but diamonds cut Il
most easily
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
SERVICEABLE MARKER,

This, it is claimed, is much superior to
boiling the tongue across the top of the
marker, for then every irregularity in the
walk of the horses is communicated to the
marker making short crooks in the
checks; and where the marker dips in a
depression its weight is thrown on the
horses necks. When the tongue is at
tached, as shown in the cut, no short
crooks are made in the checks, there is
neither lateral nor horizontal strain
on the horses shoulders, while the
hoops make the marker manages
BILE in crossing deep burrows, etc. The
tongue is held in place by round
iron bolt passing through it and the
end of the diagonals. The double trees
are fastened just in front of this point of
attachment The driver stands on the
two boards on the rear center of the
marker
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
Nitrate of Soda.


We have found nitrate of soda to be a
most excellent thing in its place. In COM
bination with complete fertilizers it has
given astonishing results, even on poor,
sandy soil. Its effect on certain garden
crops is often magical. But our friends
should not be deceived to suppose that it
answers all the purposes Of a complete
fertilizer Its proper place is on already
rich garden soils, and for early vegetables,
especially such as are grown for their
leaves or stalks, like lettuce, cabbages,
asparagus, or for their succulent bulbs,
like radishes, beets, onions, etc. Nitrate
of soda, however, seems to have but little
effest on potatoes Except, perhaps, to help
in pushing them for earliness), ON peas
and BEANS
Nitrate of soda may be purchased from
almost any dealer in fertilizers at per-
haps less than $50 per ton, and at this
rate it is one of the cheapest fertilizing
materials obtainable for the purposes
mentioned. Market gardeners should not
fail to test its virtues.-Orchard and
Garden
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-20
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
A NEW SUBSTANCE MADE OF As
BESTOS AND INDIA RUBBER.

Professor jaeger Advises Camel's Hair Pill
lows for misunderstanding tho
Hulls Of Vessels Against Torpedo
Boats by Means Of Submarine Lights.
The idea that small torpedo or torpedo
boat can most effectually and thoroughly de-
stroy the largest ironclad afloat, IL the explo-
sion takes place Immediately against the hull
Of the vessel. is extremely general. The pro
lection of the bulls Of these vessels against
attacks by submarine torpedo boats has,
therefore, received wide attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14
Wei HrnIiIeharn.

The mid term entertainment of Glenwood
seminary takes place next Friday evening at
academy hall.
novel and interesting sight it is To see
the skill and deftness with which a ; year
old grandson of Mr. Edward Thurber hitch
es mp handsome pair of 6-months- old
calves, which were shown at the fair last
week, and drives them on Il small cart.
with which he gathers crops from the field
in very business-hke way.
The marriage of Miss Cora j. Holbrook
daughter Of Jared Holbrook Of this place.
to Mr.. Frank A. Barber of Boston, XIV.
on Tuesday afternoon, was IA quiet affair,
only few family friends witnessing the
ceremony, which occurred at the home of
the brides parents, Rev c. H. Merrill Off
ciating.
The sermon preached by Rev. Mr.. Merrill
at the close of his pastorate, Oct. >. has bv
request been printed in pamphlet form
+. b. Bissell has moved into his house
lately bought Of Eugene johnson, Merchant
Eaton having moved into the Perry house.
The will of the late Presson F Perry.
filed in the probate office Sept "a contains
the following requests 10 Charles P.
Perry, brother, $1,000 to Chas. G. Perry
nephew, 5000; Lena Perry, a niece, $500
Stella J.. Perry niece, 500; Mary A.
Cutting, a niece, $500; Carrie Perry.
widow Of f. d. Perry. 5000: Laura <
Powers, $500; to children of Abbie NJ.
Stafford, $1,000; the residue to Abbie NJ
Stafford, his adopted daughter, wife of j
Gilbert Stafford j, Henry Hamilton and
j. Gilbert Stafford are the executors.
The Thrasher brothers and sister from
Mestmoreland, n. H., have moved into the
VIM Mather house which they bought some
months ago
Russell Bigelow returned to New York
wednesday from brief vacation. He has
lately formed copartnership in the law
business with Mr. Henry f. Roosevelt. and
their office is in the Mutual Life building,
"a Nassau street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14
FAIR AFTERMATH.

It's pleasure 10 he able to conclude, after
week has gone by and opinions have been
hoard, both from people at home and from
those living in other towns that our Valley
Fair was a success IN the true sense. What
ever mistakes may have been made or
whatever minor things may have gone
wrong, with grounds and buildings in an
only partially finished condition, it is con
coded 10y all that the management was such
as To accomplish in "A large degree the real
purposes of such an exhibition, and to af-
ford the most pleasure and profit for the
ten thousand and more people who attended.
1t is found, rs must inevitably be the case
III so large an exhibition, that some articles
OF merit failed OF the notice which they de-
served, either by the committees in charge
or 10y the newspapers In the department
of swine, for instance, Mr. j. O. Frost of
Vernon showed some registered Yorkshires
which were very fine as well as very rare
hereabouts, and they were a credit 10 the
enterprise Of their owner.
l. X. Allen & Co. S exhibit of specialties
in lumber was outside the hall and so es-
capped particular mention, but it nevertheless
showed to all interested where the best
goods of their kind may be found.
The folding table made by Fay q Nash at
West Brattleboro, which many housewives
have found welcome adjunct of their
household conveniences, was awarded first
mention by the committee, but, we believe.
escaped notice in our own report,
gentleman who is interested in the
growth of the best garden and farm pro
ducts of all kinds says that the large dis
play of vegetables aud similar products
from the asylum garden aud farm, which
was admired and studied by all, did not re-
ceive its just need of praise in the news
paper reports, The asylum garden, under
Mr.. Roel's management, has long been a
model of its kind, and it is only matter of
Justice to say that the asylum exhibit as a
whole, including vegetable products, and
cattle and swine Of the best breeds. was
almost fair in itself, and the officers of
the institution are entitled to the thanks of
the public for their pains and cheerful will
ingness in bringing out such an exhibit and